Sermons on Proverbs 31 Woman:

Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 9, 2020

Finders keepers, loser’s weepers. From dictionary.com. "A person who finds something can keep it, and the loser has no right to it. This proverb is of dubious ethical merit."

This is one of the most familiar stories in the Bible. Most of us have heard the story from Sunday school. We have sung songs about Zacchaeus. So, what “fresh” lesson can be told concerning these verses. I. Jesus Always does the Finding 1. Most of us have heard and or used the saying, “Finders ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Mary The Willingness Of Christmas Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Dec 6, 2003

Characters of Christmas Sermon Series Sermon #1 MARY- THE WILLINGNESS OF CHRISTMAS The WOMAN of Christmas The WOMB of Christmas The WILLINGNESS of Christmas

Characters of Christmas Sermon Series for December AM Sermon 1 Mary- The Willingness of Christmas The Womb of Christmas The Woman of Christmas The Willingness of Christmas Turn to Luke Chapter 1 I recently asked people to name someone popular or famous named Mary. The answers came from all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Romans Chapter 3 Verses 26-31 - Messages In Romans – Justified Through Faith By A Righteous God And Now Declared Innocent - Message 13 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 24, 2023

Jew and Gentile must now come to God through faith and there can be no boasting. God’s grace leads to salvation. In becoming saved through grace, each one is justified because the just God justifies them. Only a just God can do that. No king on this earth can justify anyone.

ROMANS CHAPTER 3 VERSES 26-31 - MESSAGES IN ROMANS – JUSTIFIED THROUGH FAITH BY A RIGHTEOUS GOD AND NOW DECLARED INNOCENT - MESSAGE 13 [1]. PART 1 – JUSTIFIED BY FAITH IN JESUS {{Romans 3:26 “for the demonstration, I say, of His righteousness at the present time, that He might be just and the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:26, 1 Timothy 2:4, Romans 3:25-26, Romans 3:27, Luke 18:9-14, Romans 3:29-30, John 3:14-15, John 12:32, Galatians 3:23-25, Galatians 2:15-16, Romans 3:31, Galatians 3:10-11, Galatians 3:13, Galatians 3:21-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ministry To The Prostitutes

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 24, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Who would like to be a prostitute? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General with ministry involvement. III. OBJECTIVES: To show that all especially prostitutes need GOD. IV. TEXT: Matthew 21:31 “Which of the two obeyed his father?

I. EXORDIUM: Who would like to be a prostitute? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General with ministry involvement. III. OBJECTIVES: To show that all especially prostitutes need GOD. IV. TEXT: Matthew 21:31 “Which of the two obeyed his father?” They replied, “The first.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hannah: An Example Of Prayer And Fasting

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 7, 2002

Communicating principles on prayer from a woman who prayed. What can we learn from Hannah?

HANNAH: AN EXAMPLE OF PRAYER AND FASTING (I Samuel 1:1-11) By Jerry Falwell Today I want to communicate principles on prayer from a woman who prayed. The Bible says, “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man (woman) availeth much” (James 5:16). Hannah prayed, and God gave her a son. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Tassel Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 26, 2002

What sort of people seek out Jesus? How are the miracles of Jairus’ daughter and the bleeding woman related?

Tassel (Matt. 9:18-26, Mark 5:21-43, Luke 8:40-56, Matt. 9:27-34) 1.A couple had been married for 35 years. Wife gave husband grapefruit every day of married life. One day, she ran out and apologized passionately to her husband. Husband replied, "That’s okay dear. I never liked grapefruit ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43, Matthew 9:18-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Nameless Mother

Contributed by Michael Stover on May 4, 2001

This nameless mother will forever be remembered in history as a woman of great faith. What a needed lesson for mothers today!

I. She Crossed Great Barriers (21-22) A. Barriers 1. A Woman 2. A Gentile 3. A Canaanite B. How? 1. Desperation - situation 2. Love – for her child 3. Vision – what she saw in Jesus II. She Demonstrated Great Persistence (23-26) A. Silence of Jesus 1. Custom for a Jew not to speak to a strange ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Sacrificial Faith Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 16, 2002

The story of the sacrifical faith of the woman who fell at Jesus’ feet and washed his feet with her tears.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 18 A Sacrificial Faith Luke 7:36-50 We have before us this morning a record of the worship of woman who falls at the feet of Jesus in worship. We are never told her name. Luke does not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Find Salvation At Jesus' Feet

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 30, 2001

Like the woman who had lived a sinful life may we find salvation at Jesus’ feet.

"At Jesus’ feet..." That is a phrase we hear a number of times in the gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) Can you think of some of the times that people fell down at Jesus’ feet? Can you recall why various people placed themselves at the feet of Jesus and what they did there? There were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Lutheran

Seeking Crumbs From Jesus

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Today we see how the faith of a Canaanite woman found expression in the apparent rejection of her by Christ.

Introductory Considerations 1. The scene before us seems very wrong. The reactions and words of Jesus are not what I would have expected them to be. If I were only able to share one story from His ministry with an unbeliever, surely this is not the one that I would chose, for the impression they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith To Empty Your Alabaster Box

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Nov 6, 2001

The Lord is worthy to receive unashamed worship. See how this woman gives us the blueprint of true worhsip.

True Worship Faith to Empty Your Alabaster Box Luke 7:36 And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat. Luke 7:37 And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope (A Funeral Message)

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Apr 19, 2004

A funeral message I preached for a Godly Christian woman who had suffered for over 5 years.

HOPE - A FUNERAL MESSAGE INTRODUCTION It has been my privilege for the past 5 years to be ________ pastor. _________was a joy to minister to. She always used to say to me, “Pastor, I love your preaching.” I never knew just how to respond to that compliment. This afternoon, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral With Committal

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 29, 2007

Full funeral with service, message and graveside committal for a Christian woman with a mixed attendence of strong Christians and unbelievers.

Contents Order: Funeral text; Message; Graveside Committal. The prayers I do not use as written, but use as a guide to work from during the service. The theological part of the message is written in terms that unbelievers will understand. FUNERAL Prelude Closing of the Casket Seating of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 14:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Place In Heaven

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004

Sermon I preached for the funeral of a very faithful woman of God. Can be adapted for any faithful Christian.

Title: Our Place In Heaven Theme: Heaven Text: John 14:1-6 By: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, MO INTRODUCTION We’ve come here today with a purpose on our mind, haven’t we? Some may say that the purpose we came with was to bury and pay our final respects to our loved one. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith And Love

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 8, 2005

A sermon for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 15 The Canaanite woman and healing her daughter

13th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 15 Matthew 15:21-28 "Faith and Love"   "And Jesus went away from there and withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and cried, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely possessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran